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Meiotic Spindle

Meaning

The transient highly organized microtubule structure that forms within the oocyte or spermatocyte during meiosis essential for the accurate segregation of homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids into daughter cells. Its integrity is paramount for maintaining euploidy a prerequisite for successful fertilization and embryonic development. Dysfunction in spindle assembly directly correlates with aneuploidy rates.